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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.74, 1,846.12 and 748.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.74, 1,846.12 and 748.27 is: 1,032.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.74 : 1,846.12 = 748.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.74/1,846.12 = 748.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.74x = 1,846.12 × 748.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.74x = 1,381,396.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,396.21/1,337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.63

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